Assessment, Research, and Data Analysis Felicia Mallory, Executive Director

1. ACCESS for ELLs 2018 Test Chairperson Training December 4, 12, or 19, 2017 Assessment, Research, and Data Analysis Felicia Mallory, Executive Director Denetra Collins, Staff Specialist

2. Purposes of ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 • The results can provide: • Data useful for monitoring student progress annually, • Information about students’ strengths and weaknesses in English, • One of multiple measures used to determine whether students are prepared to exit from English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) programs. • The proper ESOL level identification with respect to English Language Development Standards

3. ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Suite of Assessments

4. Domains & Grade Level Clusters *Note: Kindergarten is an interactive, paper-based kit.

5. ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 assesses students’ English language proficiency in five areas: • ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 is reported in four domains listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

6. ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 (Grades 1–12) Tiers and Proficiency Levels Within each grade-level cluster ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 consists of three test forms: Tier A (beginner), Tier B (intermediate), and Tier C (advanced).

7. Tier Placement Protocol (Grades 1-12) Tier A - Corresponds to ESOL Level 1 • For ELLs who have arrived in the U.S. or entered school in the U.S. within this academic school year without previous instruction in English; • currently receive literacy instruction ONLY in their native language; • have recently tested at the lowest level of English language proficiency. Tier B - Corresponds to ESOL Level 2 • For ELLs who have social language proficiency and some, but not extensive, academic language proficiency in English; and/or • have acquired some literacy in English, though have not yet reached grade level literacy. Tier C - Corresponds to ESOL Level 3 or 4 • For ELLs who are approaching grade-level literacy and academic language proficiency in the core content areas; and/or • will likely meet the state’s exit criteria for support services by the end of the academic year. Note – If in doubt, place the student in a higher tier.

8. Proficiency Criteria ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 (Grades K–12) • Proficiency criteria requires a student to achieve a Composite Overall Proficiency Level of 4.0 or greater AND at least a Proficiency Level of 4.0 in the Reading domain on ACCESS for ELLs. Alternate ACCESS for ELLs (Grades 1–12) • Proficiency criteria requires a student to achieve a Composite Overall Proficiency Level of P1 or greater.

9. Important Dates for the 2018 ACCESS for ELLs Suite of Assessments Administration: January 29, 2018 – March 22, 2018 Mandatory Test Chairperson Training Meetings: December 4, 2017 – Miami Lakes Educational Center December 12, 2017 – G. Holmes Braddock Senior December 19, 2017 – Robert Morgan Educational Center

10. Schedule of Activities

11. Students To Be Tested • All students enrolled in the district (grades K-12) and classified ELL, with a code of “LY” on the 1st day of the test administration window, must be administered the English language proficiency assessment: • Kindergarten ACCESS for ELLs • ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 • Alternate ACCESS for ELLs

12. Students To Be Tested (cont.) • Home Education Program Students • Students who receive instruction at home, are registered appropriately with their district office as Home Education Program students, and meet the requirement for students to be tested for the 2018 ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 administration may participate in the administration for their grade level only, as directed by the District Test Coordinator. • Florida Virtual School Students • Per Section 1002.37(9)(c), F.S., students enrolled full-time in the Florida Virtual School and who meet the requirement for students to be tested for the 2018 ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 administration require accommodations for testing in the district in which they reside.

13. Students To Be Tested Alternate ACCESS for ELLs A student is eligible to participate in Alternate ACCESS for ELLs if they meet ALL of the following criteria: 1) The student is classified as ELL, with a code of LY or LN. 2) The student has a significant cognitive disability and receives special education services under IDEA (2004). 3) The student requires extensive direct individualized instruction and substantial supports to achieve measurable gains in the grade and age appropriate curriculum. 4) The student is or will be participating in the Spring 2018 Florida Standards Alternate Assessment (FSAA).   *Note: Only applicable for students in grades 3 – 10.

14. ACCESS for ELLs 2.0

15. ACCESS for ELLs Resources

16. WIDA Website www.wida.us For more information on WIDA Assessments Login to WIDA Secure Portal Florida’s WIDA Webpage

17. Florida’s WIDA Webpage Your source for Florida-specific information about the ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 is on Florida’s WIDA webpage at: https://www.wida.us/membership/states/Florida.aspx

18. Preparation Resourceshttps://www.wida.us/membership/states/Florida.aspx

19. 2018 Florida-Specific Resources Available on Florida’s WIDA webpage

20. WIDA Secure Portal

21. ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Training Course – Paper-Based

22. Kindergarten Training and Certification Requirements for Test Administrators • Complete Florida-specific ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Checklist • Read applicable sections in the Florida ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Test Administrator Manual • Online training available via WIDA Secure website • Complete the online Kindergarten Quiz with a passing rate of 80% or higher to become certified to administer the assessment. • Note: For Test Administrators who were certified to administer 2017 Kindergarten ACCESS for ELLs, should participate in a Refresher training.

23. Grades 1-12 Training and Certification Requirements for Test Administrators • Complete the Florida-specific Test Administrator Checklist • Read applicable sections in the Florida’s ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Test Administrator Manual • Online training available via WIDA Secure website • Complete the online Speaking Quiz(zes) with a passing rate of 80% or higher to become certified to administer the Speaking section. • Note: For Test Administrators who were certified to administer 2017 ACCESS for ELLs 2.0, should participate in a Refresher training. • Must complete the online ACCESS for ELLs Paper Administration Quiz with a passing rate of 80% or higher to become certified to administer the assessment.

24. Alternate ACCESSTraining and Certification Requirements for Test Administrators • Complete the Florida-specific Test Administrator Checklist • Online training available via WIDA Secure Portal. • Review applicable sections of the ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Test Administrator Manual. • Must complete the online Alternate ACCESS for ELLs Quiz with a passing rate of 80% or higher to become certified to administer the assessment. • Note: For Test Administrators who were certified to administer 2017 Alternate ACCESS for ELLs, should participate in a Refresher training.

25. Trainings and Certification (New Test Administrators)

27. School Test Coordinator Responsibilities • Complete the Florida’s ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Checklist • Review the Spring 2018 Florida ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Test Administration Manual • Review applicable sections of the Florida Accessibility and Accommodations Supplement • Complete the ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Paper Administration Quiz with a passing rate of 80% or higher • Provide Parent Notification Letters to students • Know and adhere to important test administration dates • Ensure test security throughout testing window • Coordinate and schedule test sessions within a school

28. School Test Coordinator Responsibilities • Assign and coordinate trained staff to administer test(s) • Ensure that all personnel assigned to testing are adequately trained in test administration and security procedures • Ensure all student response booklets are correctly labeled for proper scoring • Account for and return materials after test administration

29. WIDA – AMS Site www.wida-ams.us

30. Test Security Policies and Procedures • Florida Test Security Statute 1008.24 and Florida State • Board of Education – Test Administration and Security Rule 6A – • 10.042 https://www.flrules.org/gateway/RuleNo.asp?ID=6A-10.042 • M-DCPS: Standards, Guidelines, and Procedures for Test • Administration and Test Security http://oada.dadeschools.net/TestChairInfo/29testsecuritymanual.pdf • The security of all test materials must be maintained before, • during, and after the test administration. • Under no circumstances are students permitted to handle • secure materials before or after the test administration. • Test administrators MUST NOT administer ACCESS for ELLs to • their family members.

31. SCHool test coordinators: managing student information

32. Preparation of Testing Materials: Pre-ID Labels Sample Pre-ID label • ALL of the following information MUST be correct for the student label to be used: • Student State ID (FLEID) • District Number • School Information TAM, p. 25

33. Preparation of Testing Materials: District/School Labels Sample District/School label • *USED FOR STUDENTS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE PRE-ID LABELS* • Verify that the District and School are correct on the yellow label before using it. • This label is placed in the box located in the upper right hand corner on the front of the booklet where the Pre-ID label would go. • Use the directions outlined on page 32, Completing the Demographic Information section. • You will receive one label for every test booklet ordered, plus an overage. • This label is only used for students who DO NOT have a Pre-ID label. TAM, pp. 25-26

34. Preparation of Testing Materials (continued) Front Cover of Test Booklet Place Pre-ID OR District/School label here TAM, p. 27

35. Preparation of Testing Materials (continued) Front Cover of Test Booklet Place Pre-ID OR District/School label here TAM, p. 28

36. Preparation of Testing Materials (continued) Back Cover of Test Booklet TAM, pp. 29-32

37. Completing Student Information on Test Booklet Boxes to complete:

38. Do Not Score Procedures Box #23 DO NOT SCORE THIS SECTION FOR THIS STUDENT – Contains DNS and UNDO bubbles for each test section Absent Invalidate Decline SPED/504 NOTE: If a reason is not gridded on the student response booklet and the test section is blank, it will be processed and scored. TAM, p. 33

39. Test Invalidation Procedures • The appropriate INV bubble MUST be gridded if: • A student has an electronic device during testing or during a break within a test session. • A student becomes ill during testing and does not complete the session. • A student engages in inappropriate testing practices (i.e. cheating, Report is needed). • A student is given an accommodation not allowed on ACCESS. • 6) A student is not allowed the correct amount of time to finish the test section. • A student is given an accommodation NOT indicated on the student’s IEP, Section 504 plan, or ELL Plan. • A student was not provided an allowable accommodation which was indicated on the student’s IEP, Section 504 plan, or ELL Plan. • A student is disruptive during testing. • An error occurs in the test administration procedures that could compromise the validity of the test results. • A major disruption occurs during testing (contact SAET first) • A student is given unauthorized assistance during testing. TAM, pp. 35 - 36

40. Test Invalidation Procedures (continued) • It is NOT necessary to use the INV bubble if there is a • DO NOT PROCESS label affixed to the document AND: • The preidentified document belongs to a student who has withdrawn from the school prior to testing. • The preidentified document belongs to a student who has been absent during the entire test administration window. • The preidentified information is incorrect and the document is UNUSED. • The preidentified document is USED and defective. TAM, pp. 35-36

41. Test Security Policies and ProceduresTest Administration and Security Agreement Exclusively available on Florida’s WIDA webpage

42. Preparing for Testing: Training Test Administrators • Test Administrators MUST: • Complete training modules to become certified to administer the ACCESS for ELLs suite of assessments. • Be knowledgeable of all ACCESS for ELLs test materials. • Be linguistically fluent in English to effectively apply the scoring rubric and evaluate students’ responses in English. • Follow the Test Administrator’s script for administering the assessment. • Ensure that all students are given sufficient time to complete the test.

43. Preparing for Testing: Training Test Administrators • Review the Florida-specific Test Administration Manual(s) • Have test administrators familiarize themselves with the Listening and Speaking CDs and equipment • Remind test administrators of the State’s and District’s security policies and procedures (including those concerning electronic devices) • Important: Remind test administrators that test booklets, Listening and Speaking CDs, and the Test Administrators Script should never be left unsecured. • Collect the Agreement to Maintain Confidentiality • Collect the Test Administration and Security Agreement • Collect the Test Administrator Prohibited Activities Agreement

44. Test Administrator (TA) Responsibilities • Ensure that each student receives the Student Response booklet that has the correct name and tier. • Check that the pre-ID labels are attached to test booklets correctly or that student data is properly bubbled in on test booklet covers • Administer group components of the test (Listening, Reading, and Writing) • Follow the Test Administrator’s Script verbatim • Administer and score the Speaking component of the test • Administer the Kindergarten and/or Alternate ACCESS test(s) • Maintain test security at all times, report security violations or invalidation concerns to the School Test Coordinator immediately. • Properly account for test booklet security immediately before, during, and after test administration

45. Preparing the Testing Room • The testing room should have: • Comfortable seating for students • No more than 22 students in a testing room • Sufficient spacing between seats • Remove or cover all visual aids on desks or in the room that show reading or language arts concepts • A sufficient number of #2 pencils • Do Not Disturb signs posted on the outside of the door • No Electronic Devices sign posted • A functioning clock or watch to keep track of time • Security Log • Speaking Domain • A quiet room with space for the student and test administrator TAM, p. 51

46. Test Security Policies and ProceduresACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Security Log Each school is required to maintain an accurate ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Security Log for each testing room. Anyone who enters a testing room for the purpose of monitoring a test is required to sign the log. • This applies to the Test Administrator and anyone who relieves a Test Administrator. Exclusively available on Florida’s WIDA webpage

47. Kindergarten ACCESS for ELLsOverview

48. Test OverviewKindergarten The Kindergarten ACCESS for ELLs Test is an individually administered, adaptive assessment designed to take an average of 45 minutes per student. • Kindergarten ACCESS for ELLs testing materials: Test Administrator’s Script, Student Story Book, Student Response Booklet, Activity Board, Cards and Card Pouch. • The Test Administrator scores all sections, including the Writing test. • Accommodated Format: Large-print TAM, pp. 67 - 95

49. Test Design Features (Kindergarten) Test items are thematically centered, based on a particular type of text, and divided into two sections: • Narrative (Parts A – C) • Part A: Listening and Speaking • Part B: Writing • Part C: Reading • Expository (Parts D – F) • Part D: Listening and Speaking • Part E: Writing • Part F: Reading Note: Both sections of the test must be administered in this order.

50. Summary of Testing Procedures, Kindergarten TAM, pp. 67-95